Associate, Trade Surveillance

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CanadaFull-TimeMiddle
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Experience
3+ years
Required Skills
PythonSQLData AnalysisCompliance

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in investment industry compliance, preferably within trade surveillance or market surveillance functions.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian securities regulations, including UMIR and CIRO Dealer Member rules.
  • Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
  • Experience working with data tools such as SQL or Python; familiarity with analytics platforms is an asset.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Ability to connect regulatory requirements with real-world trading and business scenarios.
  • Strong problem-solving mindset with a proactive and investigative approach.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct daily Tier 1 trade surveillance reviews across multiple asset classes including equities, options, crypto, futures, and other instruments.
  • Review and action automated surveillance alerts, as well as perform manual monitoring of trading activity.
  • Analyze client trading behaviour to identify potential market abuse, policy breaches, or regulatory concerns.
  • Investigate suspicious activity and prepare clear escalation reports for further review or action.
  • Support regulatory submissions, audits, and external examinations related to trade surveillance.
  • Assist in maintaining and improving surveillance policies, procedures, and alert tuning processes.
  • Contribute to effectiveness testing of surveillance controls and risk monitoring frameworks.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to promote compliance awareness and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Document findings accurately and participate in knowledge sharing and team discussions.
  • Ensure daily activities align with the firm’s risk appetite, compliance standards, and regulatory obligations.
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